Justice Served: Police Constable Receives Life Imprisonment for Heinous Crime

In a significant development, the Additional District and Sessions Judge of Dhubri pronounced life imprisonment for police constable Mukut Ch. Ray, involved in a heinous crime dating back to September 17, 2012. The victim, Kanika Devi Sharma, fell prey to Ray’s brutality during Vishwakarma Puja, with her four-year-old daughter as a witness. After a twelve-year legal battle, justice prevailed as Ray was found guilty under Section 302 of the IPC. The court ordered him to serve life imprisonment and pay a fine of Rs. 5000/-. The case, initially registered at Golokganj Police Station, saw proceedings at the Dhubri District Sessions Court. While the victim’s family expressed gratitude for the court’s decision, the verdict offers a semblance of closure amidst the enduring pain of the tragedy.